BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO
Delta State Transport Commissioner Mr Onoriode Agofure has inaugurated Members of the Delta State Transportation Data Management Law 2022and QR Code.
Agofure inaugurated the all important Committee Members that cut across all walks of life,at the Prof Chike Edozien Secretariat Complex along Maryam Babangida Road,Asaba the State Capital.
The Commissioner reiterated that the passage of the Transportation Data Management Law was to transform the transportation sector, in building a more efficient, transparent,secure and responsive transportation system.He added that the system would leverage on data to drive decisions, enhances service delivery and ensure the safety and convenience of all road users.
Agofure further disclosed that "our gathering is not just to discuss a new system,but laying the foundation for a future where data informs every aspect of our transportation infrastructure,from planning and policy making,to daily operations, setting a precedent that could inspire other regions to emulate".
According to the Commissioner , the Transportation Data Management System would check many illegalities in the transportation sector, such as kidnapping, robberies and other vices,perpetrated against innocent commuters.
He disclosed that all Commercial vehicles,buses, tricycle (Keke) and even Motorcycle Operators would be profiled, stressing that a security QR Code stickers would be pasted on conspicuous parts of commercial Transportation vehicles, saying that "you can scan it on your phone and check it out within a minute and all information, concerning the the Operator and phone numbers and addresses would prop up"
Agofure stated that all motor parks would be registered,in line with the system.He added the roles of Stakeholders and proposed responsibilities to include, provision of regulatory support and to ensure that the implementation aligns with State policies,oversee the implementation and regular operations of the project.
In the same vein,the Commissioner reiterated that the role of Private Transport Operators and Park Owners,was to facilitate the adoption of the Transportation Data Management System (TDMS) within their Operations, adding that their responsibilities included, registering their Operations and Vehicles within the TDMS,to engage in awareness campaigns, provision of accurate data on transportation activities, compliance with new fare structures and registration fees as well as agreeing on the fees to be charged and how it should be administered.
The functioning Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Engr Victor Omoniyi and other management Staff were in-attendance.
The Committee Members inaugurated included the representatives of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON),the Police, Department of the State Services (DSS), Members of the Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association (COMTOA ), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Operators of Motor Parks,as well as the Personnel from of Internal Revenue Board (Revenue Leakage).
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